Cygnus Law Enforcement Group's 2011 Innovation Awards

The 2011 Cygnus Law Enforcement Innovation Award ceremony was held at the Metropolitan Club, high in the sky on the 66th Floor in the Willis Tower during the 2011 IACP Conference in Chicago.

Representatives of leading companies in the law enforcement industry were on hand and anxiously awaited the revealing of the winners of this year’s exclusive Award program. The Innovation Awards recognize new products and services introduced to the law enforcement market during the previous year. Manufacturers submit their newest and most inventive products for evaluation from a panel of independent law enforcement judges.

In addition to these categories, judges were also charged with selecting a single product from all entrants for the unique Paramount Award.

The Cygnus Law Enforcement Group is comprised of the properties of Cygnus Business Media dedicated to law enforcement. These include Law Enforcement Technology, Law Enforcement Product News, Officer.com, Enforcement Expo and the brand new Officer World Expo.

And the winners are (by category):

Body Armor & Safety

“The QD-360-ID is a fluorescent yellow-green banner that identifies a non-uniformed officer during emergency situations. The identification banner stows inconspicuously and conveniently in a compact belt pouch that looks like a cell phone carrier and is easily deployed using the non-shooting hand.”

Finalists

Brite-Strike Technologies, Inc., APALS-AIR

Winter Walking, ICEGRIPS

Communications

“The charging case is an organized and efficient means to simultaneously charge up to18 radios or batteries for command posts and emergency operations using either AC or DC power. The EOCC supports Motorola or Harris/MA-Com radios.”

Firearms & Weapons

“Designed for law enforcement by law enforcement as the most customer-drive ECD ever developed, the TASER X2 ECD incorporates the most requested capabilities in a simple, reliable system to protect life and prevent conflict.”

Finalists

Laser Energetics, Inc., Dazer Laser GUARDIAN

ALS Technologies, Inc., LMT 37/40mm Single Shot Launcher

Firearms & Weapons Accessories

“The L5AWM is a 5.56X45mm / .223rem magazine for semi-automatic rifles that accept STANAG 4179 magazines and is compatible with modern weapon systems; M4/M16/AR, HK416, SCAR-L / Mk16, Sig556 and the ARX160 to name a few.”

Finalists

ATK Security and Sporting, Blackhawk! Taser X26 Duty Holster

TWB Designs Inc., eMACS Ammo burner

Forensics

“The FbF mobileOne is an affordable pocket sized digital biometric fingerprint collection accessory that snaps onto the Apple iPod or iPhone. The purpose of the mobileOne is to allow users to collection high quality (FBI PIV Compliant) fingerprints of suspects, detainees or even deceased individuals rapidly and efficiently.”

Finalists

Ocean Systems, Omnivore

Escent Technologies, LLC, ChemPrint

Software

“LexisNexis’ Accurint Mobile application connects government and law enforcement agencies to more than thirty billion public records and critical investigative tools needed to verify information in the field, and rapidly follow-up on new leads as they develop.”

Tactical

“The Lenco Gas Injector Unit (GIU) is a multi-use tool designed specifically for the safe dispersion of chemical agents into a hostile environment, including homes, automobiles and other hardened structures.”

Training

“Our Life Size 3-D SWAT Targets take firearms training to a whole new level by adding REALISM to any firearms training program. Their Full Size 3-D appearance allows agencies to practice realistic shots at a 30 or 45 degree angle from either side, as well as straight on, creating realistic training scenario.”

Finalists

Officer Under Fire, LLC, Perpetrator Shooting Target

StressVest Corporation, StressVest

Uniforms & Apparel

“The BadgeKeeper provides support and stabilization to uniform badges for police, fire, EMS and security professionals. A secure badge will not hang loosely, drift to the side when wearing body armor, or get caught on equipment or other people when in close contact.”

Paramount Award

“The FbF mobileOne is an affordable pocket sized digital biometric fingerprint collection accessory that snaps onto the Apple iPod or iPhone. The purpose of the mobileOne is to allow users to collection high quality (FBI PIV Compliant) fingerprints of suspects, detainees or even deceased individuals rapidly and efficiently.”